Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 105 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 105-4
Definitions
Operative Text
For purposes of this article, and unless otherwise stated, or unless the context otherwise requires, the terms in this article shall have the meanings as noted in Merriam-Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT (AHU) A rental unit that is affordable to a household whose income does not exceed 100% of AMI and for which the annual housing cost of the unit, defined as rent plus any tenant paid utilities, does not exceed 30% of 100% AMI. AHU APPLICATION The application form available from the Third-Party Administrator allowing individuals to apply for an AHU pursuant to the Affordable Housing Standards and Guidelines enacted herein. AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) The annual median household income, adjusted for family size, calculated and published by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Westchester County, New York. INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK IN SLEEPY HOLLOW A person who has been employed for at least one year in the Village and whose place of employment is physically located within municipal bounds of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. A physical address is required as proof that someone works in Sleepy Hollow, post office boxes, or other similar types of parcel services are not considered a physical address within municipal bounds. LEASE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS The requirements to renew a leases that was entered into after April 1, 2025. PREFERENCE(S) Village of Sleepy Hollow emergency service volunteers (fire/ambulance); Village of Sleepy Hollow employees; senior citizens who currently live in Sleepy Hollow; individuals who work in Sleepy Hollow; and senior citizen parents of Sleepy Hollow residents are preferred classes of individuals who are to receive additional consideration when submitting an AHU Application. SENIOR CITIZEN PARENTS OF SLEEPY HOLLOW RESIDENTS Persons who are 62 or older and who have children who own or rent a dwelling unit within the Village of Sleepy Hollow for at least one year prior to application. SENIOR CITIZENS Persons who are 62 or older residing in Sleepy Hollow for at least a year prior to application. THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR A third-party entity, or a local nonprofit agency, designated by the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees by resolution of the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees. VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS Persons who at the time of application are volunteer fire or ambulance workers with the Village of Sleepy Hollow and have accrued 50 Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) points for the current or prior year. VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW EMPLOYEES Persons who at the time of application are permanent full- or part-time workers with the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
Section 105-4 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational vocabulary for the village's affordable housing program. Key terms include 'Affordable Housing Unit' (a rental where total housing costs stay within 30% of 100% of the Area Median Income as published by HUD for Westchester County), and a tiered 'Preference' system that gives priority consideration to emergency service volunteers, village employees, local senior citizens, workers employed within village limits, and senior citizen parents of current residents. These definitions govern how all other provisions in the article are interpreted and applied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 105 § 105-4 should familiarize themselves with the precise definitions established here, as terms like 'Affordable Housing Unit' and 'Area Median Income' carry specific technical meanings tied to HUD's Westchester County figures. Compliant operators generally work with the designated Third-Party Administrator and use the official AHU Application form when making units available under the program. Understanding the Preference categories—including the documentation requirements for workers in Sleepy Hollow—helps ensure that tenant selection processes align with the standards set out in this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105-4 defines who qualifies for priority consideration when applying for an Affordable Housing Unit in Sleepy Hollow, including emergency service volunteers, village employees, qualifying senior citizens, and individuals who have worked within village limits for at least one year with a verifiable physical address. Applicants in a Preference category—such as senior citizens who have resided in Sleepy Hollow for at least a year, or senior citizen parents of residents—may be entitled to additional consideration during the AHU Application process administered by the Third-Party Administrator. Tenants who believe they qualify for a Preference or have questions about AMI calculations may consult the Third-Party Administrator or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing programs.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation